Easy musical instruments word search
13 × 13 grid · 12 words · across and down
Musical Instruments Word Search
NameDate
- BANJO
- CELLO
- DRUMS
- FLUTE
- GUITAR
- HARP
- OBOE
- PIANO
- TRUMPET
- TUBA
- UKULELE
- VIOLIN
Musical Instruments Word Search — Answer key
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Musical Instruments word search (free printable)
A musical instruments word search with 19 instruments, from OBOE and TUBA to ACCORDION and TAMBOURINE. Music teachers use it for sub plans and instrument-family lessons; the hard version is a fine challenge for band students.
- Ages 7 and up
- 19 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Hard musical instruments word search
16 × 16 grid · 19 words · all 8 directions, including backwards
Musical Instruments Word Search
NameDate
- ACCORDION
- BANJO
- CELLO
- CLARINET
- DRUMS
- FLUTE
- GUITAR
- HARMONICA
- HARP
- OBOE
- PIANO
- SAXOPHONE
- TAMBOURINE
- TROMBONE
- TRUMPET
- TUBA
- UKULELE
- VIOLIN
- XYLOPHONE
Musical Instruments Word Search — Answer key
About this musical instruments word search
This free musical instruments word search hides 19 words in two printable grids: a easy 13 × 13 version (across and down) and a hard 16 × 16 version (all 8 directions, including backwards). Each puzzle prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and both can be played online.
Word list
PIANO, GUITAR, VIOLIN, DRUMS, TRUMPET, FLUTE, CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, CELLO, HARP, TUBA, TROMBONE, UKULELE, BANJO, XYLOPHONE, HARMONICA, ACCORDION, OBOE, TAMBOURINE
Ways to use it
- Group the instruments into strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
- Play a short clip of each instrument after it is found.
- Leave it in your music sub plans with the answer key.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 19 (longest: TAMBOURINE, 10 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 13 × 13 grid, 12 words, across and down |
| Hard version | 16 × 16 grid, 19 words, all 8 directions, including backwards |
| Recommended for | Ages 7 and up |
| Answer key | Yes — on page 2 when printed |
| Formats | Print, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online |
How to print or save as PDF
- Click Print / PDF under the version you want.
- Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
- Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.
FAQ
Is this musical instruments word search free to print?
Yes. Both versions and their answer keys are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.
What age is this musical instruments word search for?
Ages 7 and up. The easy version (13 × 13, across and down) suits newer solvers; the hard version (16 × 16, all 8 directions, including backwards) is more challenging.
Where is the answer key?
Click Answer key under either puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.
Can I change the words?
Yes. Click Customize to open this exact puzzle in the free word search maker, where you can add or remove words, change the grid size and difficulty, and print your own version.